Lead Locate Technician

GridHawk LLC; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

A utility mapping company in Valparaiso, Indiana, is seeking a Lead Locate Technician to lead a team in accurately locating underground facilities and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in utility locating, possess strong problem-solving skills, and be able to operate under various conditions. This full-time position offers health, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401(k) savings plan. Benefits start after 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Multiple years of utility locating experience.
• Documentation of excellent quality ratio in the locating industry.
• Physical capability to lift over 50 lbs and walk/stand for multiple hours a day.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily scheduling of contractors and subcontractors.
• Communicate professionally with customers, co-employees, and third parties.
• Perform locates and emergency/on-call locates during regular and holiday hours.

Skills

Utility locating experience

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Utility locating equipment

Vacuum truck

Job description

Lead Locate Technician

Job Description: The Lead Technician is responsible for leading a group of employees within their team, maintaining and protecting their area of coverage, and following company policies and safety regulations. They accurately locate underground facilities—including telephone lines, electric power lines, cable television lines, gas lines, fiber optic lines, water lines, and sewer lines—and assist the team to accomplish these goals. This position ensures compliance with client and state requirements and provides a key component in maintaining accurate utility mapping.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily scheduling of contractors and subcontractors.
• Route tickets to optimize efficiency and set production targets.
• Review prior day’s documents and reports.
• Adjust daily expectations and safety messages as needed.
• Audit documents to ensure compliance with client regulations.
• Establish client quality assurance and resolve any issues.
• Verify correctness of team members’ timesheets and account for all personnel.
• Locate underground facilities using transmitter and other equipment.
• Operate in a variety of terrains and weather conditions.
• Interpret job order tickets, blueprints, and maps to plan routes.
• Perform locates and emergency/on‐call locates during regular, overtime, and holiday hours.
• Communicate professionally with customers, co‑employees, and third parties.
• Maintain a damage‑free environment and provide accurate documentation.
• Use company‑supplied technology—including company vehicle, laptop, and smartphone—and wear provided personal protective equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency (GED).
• Multiple years of utility locating experience.
• Documentation of excellent quality ratio in the locating industry.
• Proficiency with multiple types of utility locating equipment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and decipher multiple types of prints.
• Experience with vacuum truck (A+ ranking).
• Physical capability to lift over 50 lbs and walk/stand for multiple hours a day.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret prints at a high level.
• Pass a background screening with no violations within the last three years.
• Pass a DOT drug test.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Term life insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible benefits plan.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Paid holidays and PTO for full‑time employees working an average of 30 hours per week.
• Benefits become effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• All employees are eligible for company benefits.

Additional Information

GridHawk LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employees can advance within the company based on satisfactory performance. Candidates must complete a background check (no violations within the last three years) and pass a DOT drug test. The position is full‑time. *Varies based on experience.*